Title:
CAUTION Helicopter Wake Turbulence
Topic:
Impact of Helicopter Wake Turbulence on Fixed Wing Aircraft, Both in VFR and IFR Environments
Speaker(s):
James Lynn/Ned Parks
Brief Description:
While seldom discussed or heard about, several accidents have occurred as a result of helicopter wake turbulence to fixed wing aircraft. This session will discuss the impact of helicopter wake turbulence on fixed wing aircraft both in the VFR environment and the IFR environment.
Pancake Breakfast begins at 8:00am - Airport Day and Safety Seminars to follow. 1 Hour of safety instructional material will be presented. WINGS Credit applicable.
Select Number:
GL25145813
Location of Seminar:
Ballou Skies Aviation - Port Bucyrus Crawford County Airport
2186 Issac Beal Rd.
Bucyrus, OH 44820
Directions to Venue:
In the Ballou Skies Hangar/Flight School at Port Bucyrus Crawford County Airport.
2186 Issac Beal Rd., Bucyrus, Ohio 44280
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Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
50
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Ned Parks' aviation roots date back to his cousin, Oliver Parks who started the 1st certified aviation school in the US in 1927. Ned flew UH-1 helicopters in the Army and has run several full service FBO’s. He holds ATP/CFII/AGI/IGI/CSIP and is rated in both fixed and rotor wing. Ned is a FAASTeam member with 5,500+ flight hours. He owns Aegis 360 Consulting, a global provider of staff development services, business consulting, and strategy.
Thanks to Ballou Skies Aviation, James Lynn, Ned Parks, and the Cleveland FAA Safety Team for providing some meaningful and thought provoking safety outreach to the General Aviation Community.
Most of all, thanks to all of those who participate on faasafety.gov... We couldn't, and likely wouldn't, do this without you and your support!
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
In-Person Safety Promotion to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
Additional Event Documents: